The race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination got another candidate over the weekend. Brenda Siegel, the executive/artistic director of the Southern Vermont Dance Festival in Brattleboro, announced her candidacy via an email to media outlets and supporters. She joins three other Democratic candidates - environmentalist James Ehlers, former utility executive Christine Hallquist, and eighth-grader Ethan Sonneborn. The four current candidates have one thing in common. None of them has served in, or has run for, public office. Vermont's party primary...
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Flynn Cohen (Low Lily) and Duncan Wickel (Rondo Rigs) are bringing what they call “The Neo-Trad Experience” to Stone Church Arts at Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St., on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. They are taking a break from their respective touring bands for some duo performances showcasing their connections with many interconnected and disparate musical traditions. Their show consists of multi-instrumental interpretations of traditional fiddle music from Appalachian and Irish traditions, old love songs, baroque and contemporary...
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